Social Sciences
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Investments in Beginning Farmer Training Paying Off
A new report explores the impact of a unique beginning-farmer training program.
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Migration, climate, housing among the topics featured during fifth annual UC Santa Cruz Research Frontiers Evening Oct. 26
Six UC Santa Cruz researchers who are tackling “key issues of the 21st century” will be featured during the fifth annual Division of Social Sciences Research Frontiers Evening on October 26.
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Paleogenomic analysis sheds light on Easter Island mysteries
New paleogenomic research conducted by an international team led by UC Santa Cruz sheds light on the early inhabitants of Easter Island.
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Social Sciences honors outstanding staff, teaching, research
The Division of Social Sciences at UC Santa Cruz presented four major awards today (Wednesday, October 11), recognizing outstanding accomplishments by faculty, staff, researchers, and emeriti faculty.
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New neurocognitive theory of dreaming links dreams to mind-wandering
In his new book, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Psychology Bill Domhoff presents an integrated neurocognitive theory of dreams that is grounded in the similarities between dreaming and drifting waking thought.
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Nearly 70 percent experience “rent burden” in Santa Cruz County, according to UC Santa Cruz survey results
Nearly 70 percent of renters surveyed in Santa Cruz County experience “rent burden,” defined as spending more than 30 percent of their income on rent and utilities, according to preliminary results of a survey of 1,700 renters across the county conducted by UC Santa Cruz.
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Checking in or checking out? Millennials go online to build their offline lives
As the most tech-savvy and connected generation begins college this year, Assistant Professor of Psychology Adriana Manago says they are technological trailblazers rather than passive consumers.
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New series of organic grower guides available from CASFS
A new series of technical guides developed at UC Santa Cruz targets small- and medium-scale organic specialty crop growers with the production information they need to be successful.
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Dan Friedman named president-elect of Economic Science Association
Dan Friedman, professor of economics, has been named president-elect of the Economic Science Association (ESA). He will hold the position, which began July 1, for two years, after which he will become president of the association, a post he will hold for two years. With about 600 active members, the ESA is the main association…
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Memorial service for Walter Goldfrank scheduled for Nov. 4
The campus community is invited to a celebration of the life of Walter Goldfrank, professor emeritus of sociology and Latin American and Latino Studies, on Nov. 4.
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Free public talk by Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, pioneer of microfinance, on Oct. 10
The public is invited to attend a free talk by microfinance pioneer Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday, October 10, in the College 9/10 Multipurpose Room at UC Santa Cruz.
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Join the fun at the Harvest Festival on Oct. 1
Celebrate the abundance of the fall harvest with live music, cooking demonstrations, tasty food, activities for kids, and tours of the UCSC Farm at the annual UC Santa Cruz Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 1, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.